Please help. My mom gave me this Thanksgiving cactus before she passed away. The plant has slowly turned purple. I have tried moving it to different places for light. Right now it is in an east facing window getting morning light. I just bought some Epsom salts hoping it is a mineral deficiency. Right now it is in regular dirt, but I have cactus dirt I can transfer it to. What can I do to save this plant?
I water only when the dirt is dry and the pot is light. When I water I soak it in my sink. Lots of drainage and I make sure to tip the pot to drain.
by raygrizz
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I’m not proficient in this plant, but here in the Brazilian northeast we have a lot of desert plants that turn purple in direct sunlight. Cacti, succulents, some other plants as well. It’s like melanin protecting the plant from sun exposure and nothing to be concerned about. However, as I said, I’m not entirely sure and would wait for more answers 🙂
Did you ever have it in really strong sunlight?